Transforming Surplus into Solutions: New Report Highlights Food Rescue Potential in Maine
Each year, Maine wastes 361,000 tons of food—while 15% of Mainers go hungry. A new report reveals how strengthening Maine’s charitable food system could dramatically cut waste, feed more people, and fight climate change. The research outlines bold opportunities to expand food rescue, boost storage and distribution, and improve access with dignity — but also makes it clear: food banks alone can’t solve systemic overproduction.
Explore the full report to learn how Maine can turn food waste into food justice and climate action.